Francis and the Lights

Francis and the Lights is an American music project founded by Francis Farewell Starlite, a multifaceted musician who serves as the primary vocalist, pianist, and driving force behind the endeavor. The project's name has a dual meaning, referencing both the stage lights that illuminate a performance and the pixels that comprise a computer screen. This moniker reflects the intersection of traditional and digital elements that often characterizes the music created under the Francis and the Lights banner.

As a solo artist, Francis Farewell Starlite is frequently credited under the Francis and the Lights name, underscoring the project's status as an outlet for his individual creative vision. Throughout his career, Starlite has collaborated with a diverse range of notable artists and producers, including Kanye West, Justin Vernon, and Chance the Rapper, among others. These partnerships have yielded a distinctive sound that blends Starlite's vocal and pianistic talents with a wide array of stylistic influences, cementing Francis and the Lights' reputation as a innovative and dynamic force in the music world.